Music written by Black composers has often been overlooked in the classical saxophone community regarding study and performance. One piece that is inspired directly by Black culture is Steven Banks' Come As You Are (2020). In this composition, Banks incorporates material directly from classic Negro spirituals and Gospel church hymns. The purpose of this document is to assist in educating classical saxophone pedagogues and performers about a work from an underrepresented composer who is clearly meritorious and whose work is worthy of being added to what might be considered by many as the standard repertoire for the saxophone. Included in this document is a performance guide of Come As You Are, as well as an oral history provided by the composer, Steven Banks.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc2356166 |
| Date | 07 1900 |
| Creators | Allen II, Ricardo John |
| Contributors | Nestler, Eric, Corporon, Eugene M., Choi, Jung |
| Publisher | University of North Texas |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | Text |
| Rights | Public, Allen II, Ricardo John, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights Reserved. |
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